The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-09-06

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

116 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (38480 Reviews)

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Cast:

Writer:

Takeshi Kitano (screenplay)

Kan Shimozawa (novels)

Fullplot:

Blind Zatoichi makes his living by gambling and giving massages. But behind his humble facade, Zatoichi is a master swordsman, gifted with lightning-fast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. Zatoichi wanders into a town run by sinister gangs and a powerful samurai. He's destined for violent showdowns when he stumbles on two beautiful geishas avenging their parents' murder... Duels, wit and a touch of zen! Cult anti-hero Zatoichi is back in a sword-fighting adventure written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano.

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